Just think of it this way m_pierce fan- better here than the Aus Open.

So it seems a betting site is more informative that the wtatour.com:rolleyes:

m_pierce fan

Jan 6th, 2003, 10:25 AM

SUNSET: Yes, but I don't know how many injuries she can take more..There has been so many in past...And Mary just said last week that everything is ok and she feel 100%...This is sad news:sad: :sad:

TheBoiledEgg

Jan 6th, 2003, 10:26 AM

Poor Mary :sad: :(

France's Mary Pierce has withdrawn from the Sydney International event because of injury, just a week before the start of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

The world number 52, a former Australian and French Open champion, is suffering from an abdominal strain.

Czech Lubomira Kurhajcova will take Pierce's place in Tuesday's first round match against American Alexandra Stevenson.

Tennisfan-Mtl

Jan 6th, 2003, 10:28 AM

Honestly, I fear the worst for Mary...I'm under the impression she will retire soon :(

ajayares

Jan 6th, 2003, 10:29 AM

Originally posted by sunset

So it seems a betting site is more informative that the wtatour.com:rolleyes:

Hey nothing wrong with a betting site, for those who like to bet and win on the tennis ;)

spiceboy

Jan 6th, 2003, 10:43 AM

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: What's the deal with Mary & Lubo? ;)

The Slovakian replaced Mary as a LL in both singles & doubles :o

Experimentee

Jan 6th, 2003, 11:43 AM

Thats the same thing that forced her to pull out of last years Aus Open. This is really sad news, i hope its only precautionary and that shes ok for Aus Open :sad:

gmak

Jan 6th, 2003, 12:04 PM

poor mary :sad:
i honestly feel the end is coming soon

Mateo Mathieu

Jan 6th, 2003, 12:09 PM

Noooooooooooooooooo!! :sad:

I was there today and see her Doubles match but she was not there!! I've no idea what happened... I asked someone that what happened to her and they told me she had an injury. I was drop my jaw and disappointed!!

darren cahill

Jan 6th, 2003, 08:59 PM

As much as i love Mary, I wish she'd hang it up...this is just too much....shes never gonna get past the injuries if she keeps stepping on the court in the shape she's in...she needs to do a lot more OFF the court before going out there. Frankly though i dont know how she keeps hurting herself when shes never playing? is she really practising THAT hard that its injury after injury? Dont count on seeing Mary at the Aussie open...shes never been one of the gutiest players out there...

AleOrtu

Jan 6th, 2003, 11:06 PM

Originally posted by AlexSydney
Noooooooooooooooooo!! :sad:

I was there today and see her Doubles match but she was not there!! I've no idea what happened... I asked someone that what happened to her and they told me she had an injury. I was drop my jaw and disappointed!!

Who is playing with Paola Suarez then?

Berlin_Calling

Jan 6th, 2003, 11:34 PM

no ur kidding!! :sad:

auntie janie

Jan 7th, 2003, 01:35 AM

Abd. strain -- she won't be able to serve well -- Aus Open I greatly fear is out. :sad:

england_rules

Jan 7th, 2003, 01:59 AM

Pierce is still playing doubs I believe!

Mateo Mathieu

Jan 7th, 2003, 02:28 AM

LL replace Pierce/Suarez's spot...

Scotso

Jan 7th, 2003, 03:39 AM

WTA said it was Suarez that pulled out of the doubles match.

THE NET

Jan 7th, 2003, 06:29 PM

MARY! :mad:

Where is her doctor? I will kill him. GOSH!! I am so MAD!!

I was shocked when Mary withdrew the doubles but later I found out that it's Paola Saurez who pulled out of doubles match due to wrist injury or something.